Coronavirus
UPDATE:>> COVID-19 tally: 13,507 cases in New Mexico; 515 deaths; one new case in Taos County
The New Mexico Department of Health has reported 253 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, for a total of 13,507 to date. Taos County has one new case, for a total of 49. The state also announced two additional deaths related to the virus. A total of 515 people have died of infections to date.
Legislature 2020 Special Session
N.M. governor signs tax relief bill into law
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday (June 29) signed legislation that provides tax relief to local governments, residents and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Taoseño is truly a strongman
Juan "Juanito" Ballesteros calls Taos home -- he was raised here since he was a small child -- but he competes on the big stage of strongman competition by representing Mexico, his family's country of origin and a place that is near and dear to his heart.
Intel awards two Taos educators for STEM
Two local educators in Taos County are recipients of $2,500 grants from Intel to put toward science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs in the community.
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Coronavirus - Latest news
State launches COVID-19 site to track cases, ages
The New Mexico Department of Health has launched a dashboard to help the public see the number of cases of COVID-19 in a county-by-county map. The dashboard also shows the cases by age and gender. …
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UPDATE:>> COVID-19 tally: 13,507 cases in New Mexico; 515 deaths; one new case in Taos County
The New Mexico Department of Health has reported 253 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, for a total of …
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Sports teams waiting for phase two to begin - and a guaranteed season
Sally Marquez, the New Mexico Activities Association executive director, said on Monday (June 29) in an …
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TSV village mandates masks
The village council of Taos Ski Valley voted unanimously Thursday (July 2) to mandate that masks must be …
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham livestream COVID update
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gives a weekly coronavirus pandemic update on state restrictions …
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First employee at Holy Cross Medical Center tests positive for coronavirus
A woman who works at Holy Cross Medical Center in Taos has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the …
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Town hands out second round of masks
The town of Taos is working to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community by handing out …
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N.M. Public Education Department unveils plan to reopen schools in fall
On Tuesday (June 23) the New Mexico Public Education Department released its guidelines for …
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Taos County records first death tied to COVID-19
The New Mexico Department of Health announced seven additional deaths tied to COVID-19 on Tuesday …
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Citing COVID-19 risk, convicted murderer seeks release
By John Millerjmiller@taosnews.comA man sentenced to prison in 2017 for fatally shooting a woman …
Coronavirus info
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an order this week closing all nonessential businesses and nonprofits until April 10 in …
Normally, this page would be devoted to sports. But there is nothing normal about life currently in the midst of a coronavirus …
You won't be able to get your hair styled or colored but you will be able to attend church services under new stay-at-home …
The staff and students of Taos Municipal Schools have produced a community service video on the importance of social distancing to …
A great video breakdown from vox.com on how soap and water kills viruses - and why the 20-second hand-washing rule is so …
In order to tamp down disinformation and rising concerns, Taos News asked Dr. Lucas Schreiber of Schreiber Family Practice in Taos …
If any of the following are true, call your health provider or the New Mexico Department of Health at (855) 600-3453:
Don't panic, but take precautions to prevent infection with and the spread of coronavirus.
Photo Gallery: Essential workers of Taos
Cid's front-end manager Bryan Fernandez said he and his front-end staff are doing their best to make the shopping experience at Cid's safe and enjoyable. "There are grocery workers who have died from the virus doing their essential jobs and that is hard to ignore," said Cid Backer, the owner of the …
Aceq delivery driver Lee Archuleta is a fifth generation Taoseño who has been delivering food to customers' homes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While coronavirus shut down most of the U.S. economy, local restaurant employees like Archuleta remained on the job, risking their health, to provide …
![Aceq delivery driver Lee Archuleta is a fifth generation Taoseño who has been delivering food to customers' homes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While coronavirus shut down most of the U.S. economy, local restaurant employees like Archuleta remained on the job, risking their health, to provide essential services. "At first it was kind of scary because we didn't really have too much information about [the virus,]" said Archuleta, who has been working at Aceq for five years. "But as we learn more about it and how to protect ourselves, it's been more reassuring. ... I'm just trying to do my part so I keep myself and everyone safe."](https://cdn1.creativecirclemedia.com/taosnews/large/20200623-132414-covid%20heroes%202.JPG)
Butcher and supermarket employee Felix Padilla is a third-generation Taoseño and owner of Padilla's Meat Cutting in Arroyo Hondo. He said the hardest part of going to work in town is not the risk of unpacking and cutting meat from plants beyond the New Mexico border or coming in contact with the …
Activities Director Tracy Ivy poses for a portrait Wednesday (June 10) at Taos Living Center. The elderly have been one of the most impacted groups throughout the pandemic, and many residents at Taos Living Center haven't seen their families in months. When Ivy was no longer able to organize …
Clockwise from left: EMT and Medic Fernando Montoya, EMT Basic Zach Lang, Advanced EMT Juan Gonzales, EMS field supervisor and paramedic MaryAnn Ferguson and Advanced Agustin Rael pose for a portrait Tuesday (June 9.) As many remain at home during the pandemic, first responders and medics showed up …
Environmental Services employee Patricia ‘Patsy’ Varos poses for a portrait Friday (June 5) at Holy Cross Hospital. Statement from hospital: "Patsy has gone above and beyond to clean countless surfaces in and around the hospital during this COVID-19 pandemic. As one of our housekeepers she is …
Holy Cross Hospital Emergency Department Staff pose for a portrait Friday (June 5) at Holy Cross Hospital.
Sol Food Market owner and manager Anna Woodall said customer confrontations are common, as is the challenge of asking her employees to come into work every day and risk exposure.
Erin Plaster poses for a portrait Thursday (June 11) at Cid's Food Market.
Dr. John Foster poses for a portrait Friday (June 5) at Holy Cross Hospital. Statement from hospital: "As part of two main departments that needed to completely rearrange their operations, Dr. Foster embraced the incredible challenge and led the inpatient service to a heightened state of readiness …
Enos Garcia Nurturing Center Director Siena Sanderson, Enos Garcia Physical Education Teacher Trish Curran and Director of Student Nutrition Monica Martinez are among district staff and volunteers engaged in an ongoing effort to feed thousands of Taos County kids and families during the pandemic. …
Zoe Gallegos poses for a portrait Friday (June 5) at the Taos Dermatology, Breast & Plastic Surgery Clinic. Statement from hospital: "Zoe was one of the first employees to make cloth masks for the organization. She purchased the needed materials, brought her sewing machine from home and set it up …
Shared Table volunteer Martin Dimas poses for a portrait Wednesday (June 10) at Talpa Community Center after a morning of food distribution. In addition to distribution, Dimas has been instrumental in recruiting more local volunteers to respond to increased need in the pandemic, said Cheri Lyon, …
Surgery Department Nurse Manager Shauna Collins poses for a portrait Friday (June 5) at Holy Cross Hospital. Statement from hospital: "Shawna has been a steadfast circulating nurse with the Surgery Department for the last ten years. Taking on a management role right as everything changed in surgery …
Rose Jaramillo works in materials management at Holy Cross Hospital. Statement from Holy Cross Hospital: "Rose increased PPE orders during Flu season so when we were put on COVID allocation we continued to receive a significant amount of PPE. Rose was able to get us supplies from vendors when no …
Shared Table volunteer Sue Daseler poses for a portrait Wednesday (June 10) at El Pueblito United Methodist Church. Now in her 10th year of volunteering, Daseler is one of the longest-serving volunteers at the El Prado food pantry. "In a addition to helping with distribution, Sue also sewed masks …
Information Technology Director Burt Ridge poses for a portrait Thursday (June 4) at Holy Cross Hospital. Statement from hospital: "Burt willingly took on the secondary job of Facilities Director and has an amazing ‘can do’ attitude. No matter how much work or seemingly complicated the project, …
Board member Dr. Geilan Ismail poses for a portrait Friday (June 5) at Holy Cross Hospital.
Chief of Staff Dr. Tim Moore poses for a portrait Friday (June 5) at Holy Cross Hospital.
Local news
UPDATE:>> COVID-19 tally: 13,507 cases in New Mexico; 515 deaths; one new case in Taos County
The New Mexico Department of Health has reported 253 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, for a total of 13,507 to date. Taos County has one new case, for a total of 49. The state also announced two additional deaths related to the virus. A total of 515 people have died of infections to date.
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Streaming now: ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’
When we first see U.S. Rep. John Lewis, he is being readied for an on-camera interview in a stage …
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Taos athletic director suspends summer practices over accusations of 'protocol infractions'
Mae LaBella, the incoming athletic director at Taos High School, sent out a text to coaches on Saturday …
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Friends remember Free Taos founders
George Medina and Michael Johnstone, two Taos County snowboarders who encouraged the Blake family to end …
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Taos officials: Wear a mask or face a fine
In a special town council meeting Tuesday (June 29), councilors unanimously passed an amendment to the …
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Rudolfo Anaya, Chicano literary pioneer, dies
Author revered as Chicano literary pioneerPublication date: 7/1/2020 Page: 1 Section: BEdition: Byline: …
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Fireworks, but no pancakes
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, towns are canceling or changing events for the Fourth of July …
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Fire at Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership under investigation
The Taos County Fire Marshall's Office is investigating a fire that started at the Taos Mesa …
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Taos Regional Landfill Board to consider rate increase, recycling fee for county
The Taos Regional Landfill Board will meet July 16 to discuss the future of recycling.Members of …
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El Prado man charged with homicide in crash that killed Taos woman
An El Prado man was charged with homicide by vehicle after he crashed into a tree on Sunday (June …
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Coronavirus cases surge in New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham told the state Wednesday (July 1) New Mexico was dangerously close …
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham livestream COVID update
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gives a weekly coronavirus pandemic update on state …
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N.M. governor signs revised budget, vetoes items
Governors don’t usually sign a budget twice in one year. But this is no normal year. Gov. …
Taos Opinions
One may think that a community response to the needs brought on by coronavirus should be bold and swift.I'd like to add that a lasting …
Several friends and I have been discussing how wrong-headed we consider the closing of the Taos town library, how hurtful to what we …
Dear Visitors from out of state:We love you. We really do. You help our local businesses. You support our local economy when you come …
I was very sorry to see Bernie Sanders terminate his presidential campaign .It is true that the opposition was already pouring …
This weekly column seeks to help educate our community about emotional healing through grief. People may write questions to Golden …
Statues honor people in history. But not everyone agrees that statues depict an honorable history or an honorable person. History is …
There's a new face of hunger in New Mexico.
Individuals who have never before needed to rely on the government safety net, food …
On behalf of True Kids 1 and Taos Municipal Schools, I would like to thank our community for your extraordinary support of local …
This editorial was meant to congratulate the winners of the 2020 primary election, but many of the Taos County races were not yet …
Obituaries
In Memoriam: George A. Cohn
Funeral Mass for George A. Cohn will be Saturday, July 11th, 2020 10:00 am
Nancy Nesbit
Age 75, of Ranchos De Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, June 21, 2020.
Flora Gallegos
Age 97 of Antonito, CO passed away on June 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband [of 68 years] Christopher 0. Gallegos,
Count Brooke Webb
died in Victor, ID, June 17th. For more information check online at Valley Mortuary--Driggs
Jose Serafin Trujillo
Age 81, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 23, 2020.
La Vida
Wolf-Rayet throws a few cosmic tantrums
WR 136 (Wolf-Rayet 136) was born about 4 to 5 million years ago when a cloud of gas and dust collapsed to form a very massive star. At 21 times the mass and a whopping 600,000 times the brilliance of our sun, WR 136 is easily detectable even at its vast distance from us at 6,700 light years.
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Quarantine cookout
Summer is here, which means the beautiful weather is here. But unfortunately, so is COVID-19. Wouldn't …
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Conflicts on Talpa Traverse Trail turn dangerous
A rise in people out on the trails this summer can lead to more conflicts between trail users such as …
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Top 10 hikes around Taos
With all the beautiful lands around Taos, the possibilities are almost endless for hiking all year-round. …
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A passion for sourdough
A friend from back East recently posted a photo of her rustic sourdough loaf on Facebook. Crusty, brown …
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Rafting takes a hit
Rafters have been hitting the rapids this week and making up for over two months of missed river runs due …
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Río Fernando park protected forever
The Taos Land Trust and Santa Fe Conservation Trust have permanently protected nearly 20 acres of open …
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Unwanted pests set up camp
Their long, silken, almost delicate tentlike structures fool an onlooker into thinking all is benign. It …
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Astronomy: Majestic beauty of Hercules Globular
Everyone has a favorite object in the night sky. Mine is the Hercules Globular Cluster. It is one of the …
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Local beekeeper's research takes new form
Taos News spoke with Vadito, New Mexico, beekeeper Melanie Kirby as she prepared to go to Spain to …
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On the trails: what's blooming in May
If you need some fresh air and haven't tread on a trail yet this spring, now is the time to catch …
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For the Birds
Mid-May is peak migration and we are seeing a flood of colorful birds in Northern New Mexico. The …
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Astronomy: M101 is the pinwheel galaxy
What makes some structures repeatable at different scales?
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Busy in the garden in the merry month of May
I'm not sure how merry the month of May is this year, but gardening goes on. This is the big …
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Bode's Galaxy
For the last two months, I've been featuring galaxies in my astronomy column. This is not …
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Cooking in corona times: 'Feasting like hermit queens'
If we happen to peek into the kitchen of Margaret J. Hansen and Karen Zakar, who are kinesiology …
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Nonprofit secures instream water rights to help cutthroat trout
On weekends along the Río Grande in the Orilla Verde stretch of Río Grande del Norte National …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
Daniela Huber comes from Switzerland, and Adrian Fuller from New York.
They first met on a rooftop in Goa, India; reconnected in …
On an escarpment bounded by Quesnel Street and historic Kit Carson Road, there's an unassuming compound of adobe buildings occupying …
Lydia Johnston is always exploring more - and deeper.
Getting a new lease on life is the effect Lydia Johnston's art process has on …
These times provide an opportunity for a deep dive and introspection in many areas, including the arts--music, culture and …
Bad news, first.
For the many who look forward to Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival each year in Taos, it has …
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Sports
Taos athletic director suspends summer practices over accusations of 'protocol infractions'
Mae LaBella, the incoming athletic director at Taos High School, sent out a text to coaches on Saturday (July 4) letting them know that practices would be halted due to accusations that coaches weren't properly following the guidelines set forth by the New Mexico Activities Association.
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Sports teams waiting for phase two to begin - and a guaranteed season
Sally Marquez, the New Mexico Activities Association executive director, said on Monday (June 29) in an …
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Star THS athlete scores baseball scholarship
Noah Armijo will be playing college baseball.On June 4, Armijo officially signed with New Mexico …
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Peñasco hires new boys basketball coach
Peñasco boys basketball has a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Javier Roper, a former Northern New …
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NMAA's Marquez: Everyone wear a mask, no spotters in gyms, limit volunteers
Each week, New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Sally Marquez answers questions regarding …
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Abreu, Tigers finally back to practice
The Taos Tigers football team on Monday (June 15) participated in the first practice of the summer, a …
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Taos Ski Valley opens, slowly but surely
After months of hiatus due to COVID-19 closures, Taos Ski Valley Inc. will begin a phased reopening …
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An unprecedented graduation
On Friday (May 15) evening, I quickly got the feeling that we are living in unprecedented times. …
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UNM president: 'Too early to know' about playing fall sports
University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes said Lobos sports will survive, but just like …
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N.M. student-athletes granted eligibility to play fall sports
Student-athletes will start the 2020-21 school year with a clean eligibility slate, thanks to the …
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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Rio Grande cutthroat, Gila, brown, brook and rainbow trout are the five species that you must catch …
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